J 0014/91 (Inspection of files) of 6.11.1991

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:1991:J001491.19911106
Date of decision: 06 November 1991
Case number: J 0014/91
Application number: 90124892.2
IPC class: B05D 5/08
Language of proceedings: DE
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Title of application: -
Applicant name: Alt
Opponent name: Mahler
Board: 3.1.01
Headnote: 1. The rights under a European patent application can also be said to have been invoked within the meaning of Article 128(2) EPC where the invocation of rights is formulated in relation to the first filing in a Contracting State but the subsequent European application is mentioned at the same time (cf. Reasons point 4).
2. A dispute between the applicant and a third party concerning the latter's right to inspect the files pursuant to Article 128(2) EPC is best decided in oral proceedings convened at short notice (cf. Reasons point 3).
3. In such cases, the period of notice applicable to a summons under Rule 71(1) EPC may be abridged. The parties need only be allowed sufficient time to prepare themselves adequately in the given circumstances (cf. Reasons 2.5).
Relevant legal provisions:
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 125
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 128(2)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 164(2)
European Patent Convention 1973 R 71(1)
Keywords: Inspection of files ahead of time - even where rights under priority application invoked
Summons, shorter period of notice - according to principles of national law in urgent cases
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Citing decisions:
J 0007/00

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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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